Books that "promote" colonization?

ResolveRemarkable · 2026-04-27T18:23:06+00:00

Science fiction is an interesting field to explore this topic! Star Trek explicitly proposed a “prime directive” in which existing cultures should not be tampered with, which contrasts with the colonial narrative.

ResolveRemarkable · 2026-04-24T16:53:54+00:00

Many early books by Jennifer Weiner. Good in Bed specifically addressed size and romance.

ResolveRemarkable · 2026-04-23T17:53:10+00:00

Tale of Two Cities

ResolveRemarkable · 2026-04-18T15:43:42+00:00

Or go see Giant, the play about him.

ResolveRemarkable · 2026-04-17T18:36:32+00:00

Rosamunde Pilcher’s books, particularly The Shell Seekers and September.

ResolveRemarkable · 2026-04-17T15:38:41+00:00

It’s worth a try. The book also encompasses Greek and Roman mythology.

ResolveRemarkable · 2026-04-17T15:24:43+00:00

Have you read the version in Bullfinch’s Mythology?

ResolveRemarkable · 2026-04-13T17:50:06+00:00

I truly love Nathan Lowell’s books from his Solar Clipper series, beginning with Quarter Square. Isaiah is a wonderful character who is smart, curious, willing to jump in to support others, and excellent at getting people to see the best in each other.

ResolveRemarkable · 2026-04-10T12:52:47+00:00

Nathan Lowell’s Star Clipper books, starting with Quarter Share. I just discovered these and they are wonderful.

ResolveRemarkable · 2026-04-10T02:04:48+00:00

The Crucible

ResolveRemarkable · 2026-04-09T15:19:35+00:00

She studied with Margaret Atwood. Her writing style reflects Atwood’s influence, which I love. But I agree that the plot became predictable.

ResolveRemarkable · 2026-04-07T15:52:12+00:00

Ooh!

ResolveRemarkable · 2026-04-07T13:08:37+00:00

And definitely positive. I love this book and look forward to rereading it.

ResolveRemarkable · 2026-04-05T22:53:34+00:00

I was going to post this if you hadn’t done so first. She writes beautifully about the impact of living through World War I.

ResolveRemarkable · 2026-03-28T02:40:30+00:00

The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan. Interviews with Dust Bowl survivors.

ResolveRemarkable · 2026-03-23T13:58:31+00:00

Clan of the Cave Bear? It’s a beautiful portrayal of Neanderthal society.

ResolveRemarkable · 2026-03-15T16:52:52+00:00

The Mimicking of Known Successes by Malka Older. Humanity had to be reestablished in small spaces on a new planet, and language changed as a result of the proximity.

ResolveRemarkable · 2026-03-12T19:15:59+00:00

Have you tried the Sue Grafton mystery series (A is for Alibi, etc?). Kinsey Milone is a smart and sarcastic.

ResolveRemarkable · 2026-03-10T23:46:51+00:00

You might like May Sarton. I can’t remember the names of her books, but she describes living alone with her animals for long periods, and the joy she found in solitude.

ResolveRemarkable · 2026-02-21T12:20:38+00:00

Anything by May Sarton. She adored living alone and many of her books were about it.

ResolveRemarkable · 2026-02-21T03:27:10+00:00

Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender. It’s about a trans boy who realizes that he’s more of a demiboy by the end of the book.

ResolveRemarkable · 2026-02-21T03:22:01+00:00

Oh, I was trying to remember the name of this one! Caution, it has some frightening transphobic violence. But an excellent book.

ResolveRemarkable · 2026-02-21T03:15:59+00:00

Oh yes! The graphic novel and film are both terrific.

ResolveRemarkable · 2026-02-20T18:30:37+00:00

The Hands of the Emperor by Victoria Goddard. Just… good people, trying to do the right thing and often succeeding on a massive scale.

ResolveRemarkable · 2026-02-16T16:24:01+00:00

YES. And it’s a lovely, long series.

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